raced wide, never on terms
ridden halfway, always in rear
led, ridden 3 lengths clear over 1f out, no extra and headed inside final furlong, clear of rest
went right start, soon chased leaders, weakened approaching final furlong
took keen hold early, towards rear, headway over 1f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, never got competitive
held up in touch on inside, headway to chase clear leader inside final 2f, closed to lead inside final furlong, ran on well
mid-division, ridden halfway, struggling final 2f
pressed leader until ridden and weakened 2f out
behind, ridden halfway, made some late headway, never got into race
close up, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, never travelled in rear, made some late headway, never got into race
While Creshendo's form looks strong there are a few too many negatives surrounding Ralph Beckett's runner so instead we opt to select PRINCESS CAGLIARI with Dontuwishitwereso also given a chance. The selection has been steadily improving and finally ended a long run of silvers with a decent looking victory over distance at Southwell last time. Just as effective on this surface he should go well off a mark just four pound higher. Creshendo put in a very pleasing debut to win in similar company at Goodwood last season. He's not been seen since but the race has produced multiple winners at a higher grade but while he should act on the polytrack it is not guaranteed. Dontuwishitwereso was an easy winner of a very weak maiden at Southwell last time at an odds-on price. That was an improvement from his debut but he looks a little high in the weights on his first run in this sphere. Mark Johnston's string has been going well lately so it might be dangerous to ignore Count Paris while Bens Dream would be a danger if taking to the surface. Intriguing race this with most looking destined for better things and this time the vote lands in the saddle of Princess Cagliari.
Comadoir (IRE) 5-1 (9-4) Tracked leader on inner to over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 4th of 6, 2 1/2l behind Smokey Ryder (9-6) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp (4) pol in Feb.
Creshendo 11-2 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, hard driven final furlong, all out, won at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) sft in May beating Woolston Ferry (8-11) by a shd, 10 ran.
Cecily 4-1 (9-2) Always in 3rd place, ridden and one pace final 2f, 3rd of 4, 5l behind Lesley's Choice (9-2) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Mar.
Athania (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Raced far side, led that group and overall leader, joined stands side group 4f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 12, 5l behind Feeling Fab (9-7) at Newmarket 7f 2yo fll hcp (2) gf in Oct.
Happy Forever (FR) 12-1 (8-12) Held up, ridden 2f out, never nearer, 7th of 11, 8l behind Penny's Gift (8-12) at Newmarket 6f 2yo lst fll (1) gs in Oct.
Ray of Joy 6-1 (9-5) Close up, ridden and effort 2f out, kept on until faded inside final furlong, 7th of 9, 5l behind Efficiency (9-5) at Kempton 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Dec.
Count Paris (USA) 5-1 (8-13) In touch, effort over 2f, weakened final furlong, 9th of 15, 10l behind Harry Patch (9-0) at Doncaster 6f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Nov.
Mary Mason 18-1 (8-8) Chased leader until weakened final furlong, 7th of 8, 7l behind Cerito (9-0) at Musselburgh 5f 2yo hcp 0-90 (3) sft in Sept.
Princess Cagliari 4-1 (9-3) In rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, joined leader entering final furlong, cajoled to lead well inside final furlong, won at Southwell 6f 3yo hcp (5) fbs in Mar beating Inthawain (8-7) by 3/4l, 7 ran.
Ben's Dream (IRE) 7-2fav (9-7) Close up on outside, ridden to lead entering final furlong, kept on, headed and outpaced by winner near finish, 2nd of 15, 1/2l behind Final Salute (9-5) at Windsor 6f 2yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Oct.
Dontuwishitwereso 1-4fav (9-0) Dwelt, hampered start, headway to track leader after 2f, led narrowly over 1f out, soon ridden, edged left inside final furlong, kept up to work, won at Southwell 6f mdn stk (5) fbs in Mar beating Princess Charlmane (9-8) by 2l, 5 ran.
